# Crystals and Curses

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122310637](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122310637)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/crystals-and-curses

## Summary  
**Crystals and Curses** is a single‑player video game released on 30 March 2018. It is distributed digitally through Steam and runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS in English.

## Key Facts  
- Released on 30 March 2018 (Steam source).  
- Distributed digitally via the Steam platform.  
- Available for Microsoft Windows and macOS (Steam‑listed platforms).  
- Designed as a single‑player experience (Steam classification).  
- Classified as a video game (Steam instance‑of).  
- Official website: <http://www.crystalsandcurses.com> (English language).  
- Primary language of the game: English (Steam language property).  
- Steam application ID 778470, applicable to both Windows and macOS.  
- Digital distribution format confirmed by Steam metadata.  
- Listed on RAWG with game ID **crystals-and-curses**.  
- Listed on Lutris with game ID **crystals-and-curses**.  
- SteamGridDB identifier: **24600**.  
- PCGamingWiki entry: **Crystals_and_Curses** (qualifier  = 79820).  
- GameSpot identifier: **crystals-and-curses**.  
- IsThereAnyDeal reference: **crystals-and-curses**.  
- VGList video‑game ID: **58495**.  
- GamerProfiles identifier: **8g9Mg**.  
- Giant Bomb former scheme ID: **3030-64851**.  
- Internet Game Database ID: **crystals-and-curses** (qualifier  = 81987).  

## FAQs  

**When was Crystals and Curses released?**  
The game launched on 30 March 2018, as recorded on its Steam store page.

**Which operating systems can run Crystals and Curses?**  
It supports Microsoft Windows and macOS, both listed on Steam’s platform data.

**How can players obtain Crystals and Curses?**  
The title is distributed digitally through Steam, using the Steam application ID 778470.

**What language is Crystals and Curses available in?**  
The game’s content and interface are provided in English, per Steam’s language metadata.

**Is Crystals and Curses a multiplayer title?**  
No; it is classified as a single‑player video game on its Steam listing.

**Where can I find more information about Crystals and Curses online?**  
The official website is <http://www.crystalsandcurses.com>, and the game is indexed on RAWG, Lutris, SteamGridDB, PCGamingWiki, GameSpot, IsThereAnyDeal, VGList, GamerProfiles, Giant Bomb, and the Internet Game Database.

## Why It Matters  
Crystals and Curses exemplifies the modern indie‑driven, digitally‑distributed game model, reaching players on both Windows and macOS without physical media. Its presence across numerous game databases (RAWG, Lutris, PCGamingWiki, etc.) demonstrates broad cataloguing and discoverability, which helps preserve indie titles in the evolving gaming ecosystem. By offering a focused single‑player experience in English, it contributes to the diversity of narrative‑driven games available on mainstream platforms like Steam.

## Notable For  
- First released on 30 March 2018, marking its entry into the 2018 indie game cohort.  
- Simultaneous support for both Windows and macOS via a single Steam application ID.  
- Comprehensive cross‑platform indexing: RAWG, Lutris, SteamGridDB, PCGamingWiki, GameSpot, IsThereAnyDeal, VGList, GamerProfiles, Giant Bomb, and IGDB.  
- Purely digital distribution through Steam, reflecting a fully online sales model.  
- English‑only language offering, simplifying localization for a global audience.

## Body  

### Overview  
Crystals and Curses is a video game (instance‑of: video game) that delivers a single‑player experience. The game’s description on Wikidata and Steam both label it as a “2018 video game.” Its official online presence is anchored at **http://www.crystalsandcurses.com**, with the site language set to English.

### Release Information  
- **Publication date:** 30 March 2018, as cited by Steam.  
- The release date is consistently referenced across multiple data sources, confirming the game’s entry into the market at the end of Q1 2018.

### Distribution Model  
- **Distribution format:** Digital distribution, specifically through the Steam platform.  
- **Distributor:** Steam, which also hosts the game’s storefront and handles delivery.  
- **Steam application ID:** 778470, a unique identifier that links the title to its Windows and macOS builds.

### Platform Support  
- **Microsoft Windows:** Listed as a supported platform on Steam, with the Steam application ID applicable.  
- **macOS:** Also listed on Steam, sharing the same application ID, ensuring parity across desktop operating systems.

### Language  
- The game’s language of work or name is English, confirmed by Steam’s language metadata. This makes the game accessible to the broad English‑speaking market without additional localization.

### Identifier Landscape  
Crystals and Curses is catalogued across a wide array of gaming databases, each assigning its own unique identifier:  

| Database | Identifier | Notes |
|----------|------------|-------|
| RAWG | **crystals-and-curses** | Retrieved 12 Sept 2023 |
| Lutris | **crystals-and-curses** | Retrieved 17 Sept 2023 |
| SteamGridDB | **24600** | Retrieved 27 Mar 2024 |
| PCGamingWiki | **Crystals_and_Curses** (qualifier  = 79820) | Retrieved 11 Sept 2023 |
| GameSpot | **crystals-and-curses** | Retrieved 22 Apr 2025 |
| IsThereAnyDeal | **crystals-and-curses** | Retrieved 14 Jun 2024 |
| VGList | **58495** | Video‑game ID |
| GamerProfiles | **8g9Mg** | Retrieved 17 May 2024 |
| Giant Bomb (former scheme) | **3030-64851** | Retrieved 27 Dec 2023 |
| Internet Game Database | **crystals-and-curses** (qualifier  = 81987) | Retrieved 7 Sept 2023 |

These identifiers facilitate cross‑platform discovery, data aggregation, and archival.

### Classification & Gameplay Mode  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player video game, as per Steam’s classification.  
- **Instance of:** Video game, confirming its status within the broader media taxonomy.

### Online Presence & Community Resources  
Beyond the official website, the game’s presence on community‑driven sites (PCGamingWiki, GameSpot, etc.) provides players with guides, screenshots, and user‑generated content. The SteamGridDB entry (ID 24600) supplies custom artwork and UI assets for enthusiasts who customize their game libraries.

### Technical Metadata  
- **Steam application ID qualifiers:** Both Microsoft Windows and macOS are explicitly listed under qualifier , indicating the same binary package serves both operating systems.  
- **Distribution format qualifier:** The property  links the game to “digital distribution” via Steam, underscoring its non‑physical delivery model.

### Summary of Relationships  
- **Distributed by:** Steam (primary digital storefront).  
- **Website:** http://www.crystalsandcurses.com (English).  
- **Language:** English (primary and only language).  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS (both via Steam).  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player.  
- **Instance of:** Video game.  

These relationships collectively define Crystals and Curses as a fully digital, English‑language, single‑player title available on the two major desktop operating systems, with extensive indexing across major gaming databases.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839